BC550C

$0.04

Description：TRANS NPN 45V 0.1A TO-92
Series：-

SKU:f2cae6f50b13 Category: Single Bipolar Transistors Brand: Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation

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Product introduction

BC550C is listed in the Single Bipolar Transistors range at ChipApex. The manufacturer field lists Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation. Its product description is TRANS NPN 45V 0.1A TO-92. Review the specifications below when checking this part for your BOM.

Single Bipolar Transistors specifications for BC550C

Description：TRANS NPN 45V 0.1A TO-92
Series：-
Mfr：Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation
Package：Tape & Box (TB)
Transistor Type：NPN
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)：100 mA
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)：45 V
Vce Saturation (Max) @ Ib, Ic：-
Current - Collector Cutoff (Max)：15nA (ICBO)
DC Current Gain (hFE) (Min) @ Ic, Vce：420 @ 2mA, 5V
Power - Max：500 mW
Frequency - Transition：-
Operating Temperature：-65°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Mounting Type：Through Hole
Package / Case：TO-226-3, TO-92-3 (TO-226AA)
Supplier Device Package：TO-92
Grade：-
Qualification：-

Single Bipolar Transistors datasheet and documents for BC550C

BC550C

Single Bipolar Transistors Overview

The BC550C is an NPN silicon small-signal transistor manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation. It features a maximum collector current of 100 mA and a collector-emitter voltage rating of 45 V. The device provides a minimum DC current gain (hFE) of 420 at 2 mA and 5 V. It operates within a junction temperature range of -65°C to 150°C and has a maximum power dissipation of 500 mW. The component is housed in a TO-92 through-hole package.

Single Bipolar Transistors Feature Summary

Designed for low-noise applications in audio frequency equipment
Provides high DC current gain suitable for signal amplification
Constructed with NPN silicon technology for general-purpose switching

Single Bipolar Transistors Applications

Low noise stages in audio frequency equipment
General purpose switching circuits
Signal amplification tasks

Single Bipolar Transistors Procurement Notes

Verify the specific manufacturer designation, as the BC550C part number is historically associated with multiple vendors including ON Semiconductor and NXP. Confirm that the Taiwan Semiconductor variant meets all required electrical specifications, particularly the hFE grading and package type, before integration into designs requiring strict parameter adherence.

Single Bipolar Transistors Selection Notes

Select this component when a high-gain NPN transistor is required for low-noise audio or general signal processing. Ensure the circuit design accommodates the 45 V collector-emitter voltage limit and 100 mA current capacity. Verify thermal management requirements against the 500 mW power dissipation rating for the intended operating environment.

Single Bipolar Transistors Part Context

This component belongs to the broader BC550 series of NPN general-purpose transistors. It serves as a complementary device to PNP counterparts like the BC560. The 'C' suffix typically denotes a specific binning category for current gain, ensuring higher amplification performance compared to lower-grade variants within the same family.